Introduction to a Math Major Who is Going to Use That as an Excuse to be Bad at Titles but that's OK and Everything is Fine

Well, hello! My name is Maria, and I am a junior Math major here at OU. I’m also getting a Computer Science minor, and will probably end up doing something with programming as a career. One of the ideas listed for something to talk about is what is the coolest thing about your major, but everyone knows that everything about math is cool and wonderful, so it hardly seems necessary.

I’m from Pennsylvania, but I love being at OU where I’ve met delightful people, enjoyed the sunshine, and started using the word “y’all” even though I promised myself I wouldn’t. One of the primary places that I’ve met people is through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, which is a campus organization that I’m involved with. (It’s awesome!)

In spite of being a math nerd, I love to read. My favorite genre is fantasy (think Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia), but another good rule of thumb is that if you hand me something written by a dead British person I’ll probably enjoy it. Classic authors like Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters are lovely.

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I can’t stand fish, listen to folksy hipster music even though I’m mainstream in every other way, and dance around my apartment when I’m home alone.

I had a busy, draining, and fulfilling summer this past year. I worked as a counselor at a little camp in Pennsylvania called Seneca Hills Bible Camp. Accordingly, I have had an unusual number of battles with pool noodle swords, gone down a slip-n-slide while covered in mashed potatoes (that was a weird day), and intentionally put peanut butter all over my armpit multiple times within the past few months. I also was given opportunities (that I don’t deserve) to show love to kids that don’t often receive love without strings attached, and to listen to their stories, and cry for their brokenness.

So that’s me! I’m a bit sporadic, definitely nerdy, usually joyful, and pleased for a chance to meet you.